Bella Paper Packet Demo Part 2 of 2 - Handmade Cards

The versatility of the gorgeous Bella Paper Kit is never ending. It looks great embossed, stamped, simply with ribbon or even stitched!

Tomorrow is the last day to refer a friend and win!

Tomorrow is the last day of September and it's the last day to refer a friend to my newsletter and receive a chance to win the August Stamp of The Month - It's Your Day!

You will receive ONE entry for each person that you refer to sign up for my monthly newsletter. NO LIMITS! On September 30th, I will draw one lucky winner and they will receive the August Stamp Of The Month: "It's Your Day" for free! In addition to the grand prize, I am offering freebies for total referrals. If you refer 10 people by September 30, 2009, you will receive a free accessory. You can choose from: Set of (3) Adhesive Backed Rhinestone Frames or Set of 48 Adhesive Backed Pearls (various sizes) or the Clear Shapes Variety Pack (acrylic) embellishments. If you refer 25 people by September 30, 2009, you will receive the super cute Petite Perks Cheerful Season stamp set (refer the back cover of the Fall Idea Book).

You can sign up in the box on the right side of this page.

Be sure to let me know about your referrals so you get your entries! And yes, once your referral is signed up, they can qualify for the promotion as well!

Bella Paper Packet Demo Part 1 - 2 page layout

The beautiful Bella paper packet just screamed my daughter's name when it came out this summer. I had taken some great pictures of her this winter and didn't have the right paper at the time to scrap them. The colors and patterns of the Bella kits were perfect! I love this paper and the pictures of my baby girl.

Supplies needed:

Bella Level 2 Paper Packet (X7114B)
Autumn Craft Buttons (Z1283)
Hollyhock Ribbon Rounds (Z1123)
Ricrac Ribbon Rounds (Z1052)
Brown Thread (Machine Stitched)

Fall 2009 30 Card Workshop

We had a great time this weekend at my Fall 2009 30 card workshop.

We made 5 each of 6 different designs:

*Christmas Card with the Jingle paper (x5808) & Holiday Commentary (C1379) & Feathery Flakes (D1317) Stamp Sets
*Halloween Card with Creepy Cobwebs Stamp Set (D1319)
*Birthday Card with Celebration Blocks Stamp Set (B1274) & Heat Embossed Liquid Applique (Z308)
*Thank You Card with Sweet Home paper (X7116B)
*General Purpose Card with More To Adore paper (X7075B)
*General Purpose Card with Grace paper (X7117B) & September Stamp of The Month Treasures (D1735)

Halloween Handmade Card

After switching gears from Halloween Treat favors to make a few cards for the teacher door prize, I decided I would combine the best of both worlds. This is the first of a few Halloween cards that could be used for invitations or to send to friends and family for Halloween.

To make this project you will need the following supplies:

Close To My Heart Creepy Cobwebs My Acrylic Stamp Set (D1319)
Autumn Terracotta, Grey Flannel and Black card stock sheets
Black (Z2105) and Grey Flannel (Z2124) Exclusive Inks stamp pads
Black Waxy Flax (Z1089)
Edge distresser, sanding block and piercing tool.
Spiderweb embossing folder or template

This card is a standard 4.25" x 5.5" invitation size. Start by embossing the black card stock using the spiderweb template. Lightly sand the raised surfaces of the spiderweb. (I am so in love the CTMH white core black card stock) Stamp spider on string and trim. Stamp "Boo" and ink the edges with Grey Flannel ink. Cut and edge distress Grey Flannel and Autumn Terracotta card stock. Pierce holes in Autumn Terracotta card stock. String and knot the black waxy flax through the holes in the Autumn Terracotta card stock. Adhere to card base and mail to friends and family!

More To Adore & Sweet Home Handmade Cards

Now that the school year is in full swing, the volunteer opportunities are starting to pop up in my inbox. I love being on the PTO Hospitality Team for my son's elementary school. We get to make all kinds of treats for our amazing teachers. The first luncheon of the year is now being planned and I am providing a door prize instead of food. I have put together a set of handmade cards for a door prize for the luncheon. The cards are quick and easy and I have yet to meet a teacher that could not use a stack of Thank You cards! Does it get any better than doing what you love and loving why you are doing it?

There are two different cards in this assortment. One is done with the More To Adore Paper and the second is with the new, Sweet Home paper packet. Both cards are the standard 4.25" x 5.5" invitation size. In addition to the paper packets listed, the cards also showcase brads, ribbon and stamping with the "Thank You" (D1361) stamp set. The Thank You stamp set is definitely one of the most used stamp sets in my collection.

Halloween Mummy Candy Box

The Halloween Mummy Candy Box is the third in this Halloween Treat and Favor box series.

Supplies needed for this project:
White and Black card stock sheets
Grey Flannel Ink Pad (Z1214)
Foam Tool (Z1090)
Bone Folder (Z1204)
Hemp - Natural (Z280)
Piercing Tool Kit (Z1114)
Circle punch
White pigment ink pen
Adhesive

Using a small box template, cut, score and assemble white card stock into the box shape. Tear 3/4" white strips from white card stock. Ink the torn edges of the card stock with Grey Flannel Ink. Adhere inked strips to top and sides of the box. Punch two circle from black card stock. Doodle white ink onto eyes. Adhere eyes to the box, slipping slightly under one of the white strips. Use the piercing tool to punch two holes in the top flap and add hemp twine to make the handle. Fill with treats and enjoy the smiles!

Halloween Treat Favor - Matchbox Surprise

Second in my Halloween Party Favor and Treat Series is the Matchbox Surprise Treat Favor. I have borrowed this original design from a concept by another CTMH consultant, Vicki Wizniuk. To visit her blog : CLICK HERE

For this favor you will need the following supplies:

(1 ea.) sheet of Black, Grey Flannel & Autumn Terracotta card stock
BEWARE My Acrylic Stamp Set (D1381)
Close To My Heart Grey Wool Ink Pad (Z2125)
Close To My Heart Black Embossing Powder (Z670)
VersaMark Ink Pad (Z891)
Foam Tool (Z1090)
Circle punches
White pigment ink pen
Adhesive

To view the full instructions, you will need to visit Vicki Wizniuk's blog http://wizardshangout.blogspot.com.

Halloween Party Favor Treat Box - Coffin

I'm starting to feel the excitement in the air as the fall holidays approach. I love Halloween. Yes, the super cute kids in their costumes are amazing, the candy is a perk, but all of the decorations, inside the house and out, are my favorite. I'm itching to break out the fake spiders and spiderwebs for my porch and "bury" Mr. Bones in the front tree bed.

It's true, I have been known to enjoy some of my children's trick or treat candy. My husband usually finishes a few bags before the big day and I have to restock! I've found myself now challenged to find great ways to package and display the treats for the many school parties that will be here soon. Over the next week, I will be posting a few of my ideas and translation of traditional Halloween treat bags and favors.

The first in the series is the Coffin Party Favor box pictured above. You will need the following supplies to complete this craft:

Coffin Template
Scissors
Adhesive
Craft Heater (Z555)
Bone Folder (Z1204)
(1 ea.) sheet of Black and Orange card stock
Close To My Heart BEWARE Acrylic Stamp Set (D1381)
VersaMark Ink Pad (Z891)
Close To My Heart SILVER PEARL Embossing Powder (Z678)

Adhere together Orange and Black card stock. Cut and score and assemble card stock per the template design. Stamp "trick or treat" with VersaMark Ink onto the coffin top. Cover stamped image with embossing powder and heat to set. Fill with treats and share with friends, family, classmates and don't forget the ever important teacher favors!

Christmas Album Workshop

The new chipboard album from Close To My Heart will be the basis for my upcoming Christmas Album workshop. You will complete a chipboard album using the new Jingle paper kit from Close To My Heart. You will need to bring your scissors and adhesive. The workshop will cost $30.00 in advance.

Your kit will include:
1/2 pack of precut Jingle Level 2 papers and associated card stock
Jingle Level 2 My Stickease
Ribbons
Close To My Heart Sanding Kit
Bonding Memories

You will take home a finished album, the sanding kit, bonding memories and left over Stickease!

Space will be limited. Date to be announced soon. Reserve your spot now!

Halloween Workshop In October

I will be hosting a Halloween Workshop at my house this October. We will make this two page layout and another goodie. Signup will be coming soon. Space is limited. Cost of the workshop is $15 or free with a $25 purchase.

New Fall Idea Book Now Available

The Fall/ Winter Close To My Heart Idea Book is now available. Close To My Heart has put out an all new amazing design and layout for the new idea book. Contact me about how to get your copy of the Fall Idea Book today!.


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Win A "It's Your Day" Stamp Set - Newsletter Signup Special!

In addition to National Stamping Month, September is also "Newsletter Referral Bonus Month"! OK...it's a bit on the cheesy side, but I could not think of a better way to express how important word of mouth is to any business. This month I am offering a Referral Newsletter Signup Raffle. I am giving away a bunch of free goodies and all you need to do is refer your friends to my newsletter and have them sign up.

So this is how it works:

You will receive ONE entry for each person that you refer to sign up for my monthly newsletter. NO LIMITS! On September 30th, I will draw one lucky winner and they will receive the August Stamp Of The Month: "It's Your Day" for free! In addition to the grand prize, I am offering freebies for total referrals. If you refer 10 people by September 30, 2009, you will receive a free accessory. You can choose from: Set of (3) Adhesive Backed Rhinestone Frames or Set of 48 Adhesive Backed Pearls (various sizes) or the Clear Shapes Variety Pack (acrylic) embellishments. If you refer 25 people by September 30, 2009, you will receive the super cute Petite Perks Cheerful Season stamp set (refer the back cover of the Fall Idea Book).

You can sign up in the box on the right side of this page.

Be sure to let me know about your referrals so you get your entries! And yes, once your referral is signed up, they can qualify for the promotion as well!